Constitutional Law

Catalog description

An introduction to the United States Constitution. Subjects include the role of the United States Supreme Court, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights under the Constitution. Particular attention is paid to judicial power and judicial review, national legislative power including commerce power, commerce clause limitations upon state power to regulate, and presidential power and authority in both international and domestic affairs. In addition, the course covers individual rights under the equal protection and due process clauses of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.